A short-lived experiment in the wake of the Mount St. Helens eruption has produced effects still visible 43 years later. By placing tiny creatures on barren volcanic ground, scientists unintentionally triggered a long-lasting recovery driven…
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Risk of groundwater contamination is still poorly monitored in the São Paulo Metropolitan Area, researchers warn
The São Paulo Metropolitan Area (SPMA) in Brazil has approximately 22 million inhabitants and consumes an average of 61.6 cubic meters (61,600 liters) of water per second. Although nearly the entire public water supply originates from surface…
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Key protein found to protect cartilage, offering new hope for osteoarthritis treatment
Osteoarthritis, a condition that causes pain and reduced mobility in joints such as the knees and fingers, is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide, particularly among aging populations. The disease is characterized by the gradual…
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The deep freshwater reservoir hidden beneath the Great Salt Lake
A potentially huge underground reservoir of freshwater beneath the Great Salt Lake is coming into sharper focus with a new study that used airborne electromagnetic (AEM) surveys to X-ray geologic structures under Farmington Bay and Antelope…
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The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather
Despite being declared the third-hottest year on record, 2025 was a relatively quiet year for climate disasters in the US. No major hurricanes made landfall, while the total number of…
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Aquatic plant reduces antibiotics in water and genetic damage in fish, Piracicaba River study shows
A study conducted by researchers at the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture at the University of São Paulo (CENA-USP) and published in the journal Environmental Sciences Europe identified residues of different classes of antibiotics in the…
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Alexa+ is ‘just more delightful,’ says Amazon’s VP of Alexa and Echo as the service rolls out to thousands of new customers
Alexa+ has landed on UK soil, and while customers wait with anticipation to try the AI-powered virtual assistant, it’s a great opportunity to look back.
Since the service launched in the US last spring, it’s already seen some big changes as…
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The Jellies That Evolved a Different Way To Keep Time
The passage of the sun across the sky — dawn, day, dusk, night — drives the clock of life. Some species wake with the sun and sleep with the moon. Others do the opposite, and a few keep odd hours. These naturally driven, 24-hour…
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Perceived inequality is a breeding ground for populism, say researchers
In recent decades, income and wealth disparities have widened significantly in many European countries. At the same time, support for populist parties has grown. Previous studies have already pointed out that rising inequality may be contributing…
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Study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap
Most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk. A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers found that educational messaging is effective at addressing this…
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